Dog Health News surveyed thousands of dog owners to find out what their biggest fear was about dog health and the results came in with an alarming similarity to human fears about global health and wellness which reminds us why it’s so important to focus on ways to prevent disease so you can live a longer, fulfilling life and have the ability to take better care of your dog because your dog depends on you for his livelihood and wellbeing.

This news brief gives you the top fears that dog owners have about their dog’s health so you can look at better ways to help your dog stay healthy.

Dog Health News:9 Top Dog Health Fears of Dog Owners

Death of your dog – The love that you have for your dog is highly evident with the number of responses in this category.Dog loss is the biggest fear.Some people feel they don’t know how they will stay happy without their beloved canine companion.I’m certain you are nodding your head as you read this and are in agreement about this top fear.This category includes the loss of your dog at an early age which is even more tragic.The best way for you to get rid of the fear of the death of your dog is to focus on the time you spend together and try to accept that you will eventually part ways.Dog Health News encourages you toenjoy your time with your dog every day.

Dog aging –Of course, you know how difficult the aging process is, however when you have to watch your dog go through the same types of struggles as senior citizens, the fear of your dog getting sick becomes imminent as your dog’s face turns white and your dog suffers from health problems like seizures or diabetes.If you’ve had these fears, you are not alone.One way to look at your dog’s aging process is to understand that your dog’s life span is shorter which means that you need to be extra careful about your dog’s diet and exercise so you can have your dog around as long as possible.

Dog health finances – The next fear is no surprise with the increased global cost of living for you and your dog.Dog Health News wonders what your strategy is to care for your dog when you’re faced with medical expenses.You’re probably amongst the group of dog owners who take really good care of their dog which means that your dog will live longer and this increases your budget as well as the risk for serious health issues as your dog gets older.One good idea is to look into dog health insurance and weigh your options while your dog is young and healthy.You may want to set up a small dog health emergency fund to be ready in case of any emergency.

Dog health symptoms – Dog Health News wonders how you would feel if you ignored a symptom like your dog’s chronic cough or your dog’s diarrhea and then you find out that your dog almost died because of your procrastination.This is a bigger fear than you can imagine because some dog owners are not really aware of their dog’s behavior and some dog owners don’t want to spend money on a vet visit to get a professional diagnosis.The same fear about your dog’s health occurs with your own health when you’re afraid you’ve ignored a symptom like a sore that’s not healing and you don’t visit your doctor.Awareness of your dog’s health symptoms is a good approach so you can reduce your fear that something will go wrong with your dog.

Time off from work – Dog Health News discovered that dog owners are afraid they won’t be able to stay home to care for their dog if he’s not well or if their dog need’s emergency care.There’s an increase in dog friendly office space, however, there’s still the uncertainty related to job security when your company takes note you’ve taken too much time off to care for your sick dog.To reduce this fear, you may want to search out a service that has people who can stay with your dog if your dog becomes ill.

Dog heart failure – Specific illnesses are the next fears that dog owners have and Dog Health News found that dog heart failure is one of the top conditions that scares you the most.Dog heart failure is expensive to treat and significantly shortens the life of your dog.These two reasons alone, besides the reduced quality of life and pain that your dog endures is why dog owners are so fearful of a heart problem with their dog.If your dog breed is prone to heart failure it’s critical to consider dog health insurance before your dog has symptoms and also work with your veterinarian to keep your dog heart healthy.

Cancer in dogs – This is a fear that many dog owners have for breeds like Golden Retrievers since there have been more incidences of cancer in dogs over the years.Dog Health News wants to remind you that you never know when a non-cancerous lump might develop into lymphoma and your dog could face cancer treatments and/or surgery.Your dog can be diagnosed with cancer at any age so it’s a good idea to visit your veterinarian once a year if your breed is prone to cancer or you feel a lump under your dog’s skin that doesn’t seem normal.

Tracheal Collapse in dogs – Yorkshire Terriers are prone to this health hazard where the rings or walls of your dog’s trachea become weak and collapse which will result in the blockage of air so your dog may cough or make a honking sound and gasp to breathe. Dog Health News wants you to help prevent this problem and reduce your fear with these 3 tips:Keep your dog’s weight down or below the average for his breed, use a chest harness instead of a collar, and avoid foods that may irritate your dog’s throat.

Dog dental issues – The fear of dental problems for your dog makes this list because of the serious health dangers like infections, gum disease and tooth loss.Dog dental medical costs are also very high so dog owners are afraid they may not have the money to pay for their dog’s dental care.One important way you can help your dog is to implement a routine to brush your dog’s teeth as soon as you bring your dog home.Dog Health News once again encourages you to ask your veterinarian to help you work with your dog so you can prevent dog dental issues.

This news brief listed the top fears of dog owners with tips that you can use to reduce these fears so you can relax and have fun with your dog.

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